Suspect in custody following pursuit, standoff with LAPD in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES - A woman is in custody following a pursuit and standoff in the Hollywood area.
The pursuit started on Highland Ave. and Wilcox Ave around 11:43 a.m. Officers attempted to pull over the driver for a stolen vehicle, but the suspect failed to yield and a pursuit ensued.
During the pursuit the suspect struck at least three other vehicles, including a school bus. Officers say the pursuit lasted less than five minutes before the suspect struck a semi-truck head-on at the intersection of N. Highland Ave. and De Longpre Ave.
SkyFOX was over the crash scene as the female suspect, inside a Black Jeep, refused to surrender, causing a standoff with police.
Police officers blocked the Jeep in by crashing into its rear to prevent the suspect from driving off.
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Police surrounded the vehicle with guns drawn, about 30 minutes later she was taken into custody.
It is not known if anyone was injured during the pursuit.
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story stated the suspect was driving the Ryder semi-truck. A corrected version of the report now states the suspect was only driving the Jeep.